I just moved and our new driveway is a pretty steep hill.  I'm wondering if
it matter which direction I park the van, ie, nose up/nose down?  Or is
there nothing in it?  Surely for short parking it wouldn't matter a fart,
but if the van sits for some time, then does this matter?

I also need to fix the handbrake - I have some paranoia chocks under the
wheels just in case.  I had thought that perhaps I could tighten the
handbrake cable, but reading this makes me wonder if I need to check the
rear brakes:
http://www.vanagonauts.com/[46.11]Parking-Brake,-adjusting112.htm

I guess I can answer my own question on which direction is best at the
moment.... perpendicular to the slope!

Tom